Masters Level Flashcards: Interventions with Client/ Client Systems

What is the goal of solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT)?

Solution-focused brief therapy focuses on identifying and building on the client's strengths and past successes to create solutions, rather than focusing on problems or their causes.

What is the purpose of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)?

CBT helps clients identify and change negative thought patterns and behaviors, improving emotional regulation and problem-solving skills.

What is the importance of client empowerment in interventions?

Client empowerment involves fostering self-efficacy, enabling clients to take control of their decisions and actions, and promoting independence.

What is the role of motivational interviewing in client interventions?

Motivational interviewing helps clients resolve ambivalence and strengthens their commitment to change through collaborative and client-centered conversations.

How does a social worker use psychoeducation in interventions?

Psychoeducation provides clients with knowledge about their condition or situation, equipping them with the tools and understanding to manage and address their challenges.

What is the purpose of task-centered practice?

Task-centered practice breaks down client goals into small, manageable tasks to address immediate issues and achieve short-term progress.

How does trauma-informed care influence interventions?

Trauma-informed care emphasizes safety, trust, and empowerment, ensuring that interventions are sensitive to the client’s trauma history.

What is the focus of narrative therapy in social work?

Narrative therapy helps clients reframe and rewrite their personal stories, emphasizing strengths and resilience to address challenges.

How do social workers use advocacy in client interventions?

Advocacy involves representing the client’s interests, addressing systemic barriers, and ensuring access to necessary resources and services.

What is the purpose of a strengths-based approach in interventions?

A strengths-based approach identifies and leverages the client’s inherent abilities, skills, and resources to overcome challenges and achieve goals.

How do social workers incorporate cultural competence into interventions?

By understanding and respecting the client’s cultural identity, values, and practices, and ensuring that interventions are culturally relevant and inclusive.

What is the significance of active listening in interventions?

Active listening builds rapport, validates the client’s experiences, and fosters a collaborative relationship for effective interventions.

How does group therapy benefit clients?

Group therapy provides clients with support, shared experiences, and a sense of community, enhancing coping skills and reducing isolation.

What is the purpose of a safety plan in crisis intervention?

A safety plan outlines strategies and resources to ensure the client’s safety during times of crisis, such as identifying support systems and emergency contacts.

How do social workers evaluate the effectiveness of interventions?

By tracking progress, collecting feedback, and using evidence-based measures to assess outcomes against established goals.

What is the goal of family therapy in interventions?

Family therapy focuses on improving communication, resolving conflicts, and strengthening relationships within the family system.

How do social workers address resistance during interventions?

By exploring the reasons behind resistance, using motivational techniques, and building trust to engage the client in the process.

What is the purpose of using ecomaps in client interventions?

Ecomaps visually represent the client’s relationships with their environment, helping identify sources of stress and support.

How does solution-focused therapy differ from problem-focused therapy?

Solution-focused therapy emphasizes building on strengths and envisioning positive outcomes, while problem-focused therapy centers on analyzing and resolving specific issues.

What is the role of reflective practice in social work interventions?

Reflective practice allows social workers to critically examine their actions and decisions, improving the quality and effectiveness of interventions.

How does a social worker facilitate empowerment in interventions?

By encouraging clients to identify their strengths, set their own goals, and make decisions that align with their values and needs.

What is the significance of systems theory in social work interventions?

Systems theory examines the interactions between the client and their environment, guiding interventions that address systemic influences on behavior.

How do social workers use crisis intervention techniques?

By stabilizing the client’s immediate situation, ensuring safety, and providing support and resources for recovery.

What is the purpose of behavioral interventions?

Behavioral interventions target specific behaviors by using reinforcement, modeling, or behavior modification techniques to promote positive change.

How does cultural humility enhance client interventions?

Cultural humility involves ongoing self-reflection and learning, ensuring that interventions respect and align with the client’s cultural context.

What is the focus of person-centered therapy?

Person-centered therapy emphasizes the client’s capacity for self-directed growth, fostering a supportive and nonjudgmental environment.

How do social workers address ethical dilemmas during interventions?

By consulting the NASW Code of Ethics, seeking supervision, and prioritizing the client’s best interests and autonomy.

What is the purpose of using goal-setting in interventions?

Goal-setting provides a clear roadmap for progress, ensuring that interventions are focused and measurable.

How do social workers use advocacy to support marginalized clients?

By addressing systemic inequities, connecting clients to resources, and promoting policies that advance social justice and inclusion.

What is the role of case management in client interventions?

Case management coordinates services and resources, ensuring that the client’s needs are met holistically and efficiently.

How do social workers use empathy in client interventions?

Empathy helps social workers understand the client’s experiences and emotions, building trust and fostering a collaborative relationship.

What is the purpose of conflict resolution in interventions?

Conflict resolution aims to address and resolve disputes, fostering healthier communication and relationships between parties involved.

How does a strengths-based perspective guide interventions?

By focusing on the client’s abilities and resources, a strengths-based perspective encourages empowerment and resilience in achieving goals.

What is the role of a social worker in interdisciplinary collaboration?

Social workers coordinate with other professionals to create comprehensive intervention plans that address the client’s multifaceted needs.

How does the ecological perspective inform client interventions?

The ecological perspective examines how the client interacts with their environment, guiding interventions that address systemic and environmental factors.

What is the importance of goal hierarchy in interventions?

Goal hierarchy prioritizes the client’s objectives, addressing immediate needs first while laying the groundwork for long-term goals.

How do social workers facilitate group interventions?

By fostering a supportive environment, encouraging participation, and managing group dynamics to achieve collective and individual goals.

What is the purpose of mediation in social work?

Mediation helps conflicting parties reach mutually acceptable resolutions, promoting understanding and cooperation.

How do social workers address systemic barriers in client interventions?

By advocating for policy changes, connecting clients to resources, and addressing inequities that impact client well-being.

What is the focus of trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT)?

TF-CBT helps clients process and resolve trauma-related thoughts and emotions, using evidence-based strategies to improve coping and functioning.

How do social workers assess the effectiveness of interventions?

By measuring client progress, gathering feedback, and adjusting strategies to better meet client goals.

What is the significance of active participation in client interventions?

Active participation ensures that the client is engaged and invested in the process, enhancing motivation and the likelihood of success.

How does psychoeducation support interventions?

Psychoeducation empowers clients by providing knowledge about their situation or condition, equipping them with tools to address challenges.

What is the role of ethical decision-making in interventions?

Ethical decision-making ensures that interventions align with professional standards, respect client autonomy, and prioritize well-being.

How do social workers address ambivalence in client interventions?

By exploring the client’s conflicting feelings, using motivational interviewing, and helping them resolve uncertainties to take action.

What is the purpose of reflective listening in interventions?

Reflective listening validates the client’s experiences, builds rapport, and ensures accurate understanding of their needs and goals.

How does a social worker manage power dynamics in interventions?

By fostering a collaborative approach, respecting the client’s autonomy, and avoiding actions that may exploit or harm the client.

What is the focus of client-centered interventions?

Client-centered interventions prioritize the client’s goals, values, and preferences, ensuring that services are tailored to their needs.

How do social workers use behavior modification in interventions?

Behavior modification involves reinforcing positive behaviors and reducing maladaptive behaviors through structured strategies.

What is the significance of crisis intervention in social work?

Crisis intervention addresses immediate safety and stabilization needs, helping clients regain control and develop coping strategies.

How do social workers address barriers to client engagement in interventions?

By identifying and addressing obstacles such as lack of resources, cultural differences, or distrust, and creating an inclusive, supportive environment.

What is the role of mindfulness in client interventions?

Mindfulness helps clients focus on the present, reducing stress and improving emotional regulation and overall well-being.

How do social workers ensure interventions are culturally appropriate?

By learning about the client’s cultural background, involving the client in decision-making, and tailoring interventions to align with their values and traditions.

What is the purpose of strengths-based group interventions?

Strengths-based groups focus on building resilience, enhancing capabilities, and fostering a sense of community among participants.

How do social workers address ethical challenges in group interventions?

By maintaining confidentiality, managing group dynamics, and ensuring that the group setting respects each participant’s rights and well-being.

What is the focus of task-centered interventions?

Task-centered interventions break down problems into manageable tasks, focusing on short-term solutions and measurable progress.

How do social workers use genograms in interventions?

Genograms map family relationships and dynamics, helping identify patterns and influences that impact the client’s current situation.

What is the role of collaboration in interdisciplinary interventions?

Collaboration ensures that professionals from different fields work together to provide comprehensive, holistic care for the client.

How do social workers handle conflicting goals between clients and systems?

By mediating discussions, balancing the interests of all parties, and advocating for solutions that prioritize the client’s well-being.

What is the purpose of relapse prevention in interventions?

Relapse prevention equips clients with strategies to maintain progress, identify triggers, and develop coping mechanisms to avoid setbacks.

How do social workers assess client readiness for change?

By evaluating the client’s motivation, confidence, and willingness to engage in the intervention process using models like the Stages of Change.

What is the significance of empowerment in interventions?

Empowerment builds the client’s confidence and independence, enabling them to take charge of their decisions and outcomes.

How do social workers use ecomaps in interventions?

Ecomaps identify the client’s connections to external systems, highlighting sources of support and stress for targeted interventions.

What is the focus of narrative therapy in client interventions?

Narrative therapy helps clients reframe their experiences, identifying strengths and creating empowering new perspectives.

How do social workers ensure ethical decision-making in crisis situations?

By consulting ethical guidelines, prioritizing safety, and involving supervision or multidisciplinary input when necessary.

What is the purpose of client self-assessments in interventions?

Self-assessments encourage clients to reflect on their strengths, challenges, and progress, fostering self-awareness and accountability.

How do social workers address ambivalence in motivational interviewing?

By exploring the client’s mixed feelings, emphasizing their autonomy, and helping them weigh the benefits and challenges of change.

What is the role of advocacy in systemic interventions?

Advocacy addresses barriers at the organizational or societal level, ensuring that clients receive equitable access to resources and services.

How do social workers measure the effectiveness of interventions?

By evaluating progress toward goals, using feedback tools, and adjusting strategies based on outcomes and client satisfaction.

What is the purpose of a discharge plan in interventions?

A discharge plan ensures continuity of care, connecting clients to ongoing resources and support systems as they transition out of services.

How do social workers use behavioral reinforcement in interventions?

Behavioral reinforcement strengthens desired behaviors through rewards or positive feedback, promoting consistency and change.

What is the significance of emotional regulation in client interventions?

Emotional regulation skills help clients manage their emotions effectively, reducing stress and improving decision-making and relationships.

How does systems theory guide social work interventions?

Systems theory focuses on the interconnectedness of the client’s relationships and environments, informing strategies to address systemic and individual challenges.

What is the purpose of life skills training in interventions?

Life skills training equips clients with practical tools for managing daily tasks, decision-making, and building independence.

How do social workers address social isolation in interventions?

By connecting clients to social support networks, community resources, and group activities to foster a sense of belonging and reduce loneliness.

What is the role of family systems theory in interventions?

Family systems theory examines the dynamics and patterns within a family, guiding strategies to improve relationships and resolve conflicts.

How do social workers incorporate trauma-informed care into interventions?

By recognizing the impact of trauma, prioritizing safety and trust, and avoiding retraumatization during the intervention process.

What is the focus of harm reduction strategies in interventions?

Harm reduction aims to minimize negative consequences of risky behaviors, such as substance use, without requiring immediate cessation.

How do social workers address client ambivalence during interventions?

By using motivational techniques to explore the client’s concerns and build confidence in their ability to achieve change.

What is the purpose of relapse prevention planning in interventions?

Relapse prevention planning identifies triggers and coping strategies, supporting the client in maintaining progress and preventing setbacks.

How do social workers evaluate the impact of systemic oppression on clients?

By discussing the client’s experiences with discrimination and barriers, and addressing these issues in intervention planning and advocacy.

What is the role of assertiveness training in interventions?

Assertiveness training helps clients communicate their needs and boundaries effectively, fostering self-confidence and healthier relationships.

How do social workers ensure confidentiality in group interventions?

By setting clear guidelines, educating participants on the importance of privacy, and addressing breaches of confidentiality immediately.

What is the importance of setting boundaries in social work interventions?

Clear boundaries maintain professionalism, protect both the client and the social worker, and create a safe and structured environment.

How do social workers use modeling as an intervention technique?

Modeling demonstrates positive behaviors or coping strategies for clients to observe and replicate in their own lives.

What is the significance of empowerment in client interventions?

Empowerment helps clients develop self-efficacy and autonomy, enabling them to address challenges and achieve their goals.

How do social workers address barriers to resource access in interventions?

By identifying obstacles such as financial constraints or systemic inequities, and advocating for or connecting clients to appropriate resources.

What is the role of a solution-focused approach in interventions?

A solution-focused approach emphasizes building on strengths and creating actionable steps toward achieving positive outcomes.

How do social workers use role-playing in interventions?

Role-playing allows clients to practice new skills or responses in a safe environment, building confidence and readiness for real-life situations.

What is the purpose of follow-up sessions in interventions?

Follow-up sessions monitor client progress, address new challenges, and ensure that the intervention plan remains effective and relevant.

How do social workers incorporate feedback into intervention adjustments?

By actively listening to client input, assessing their satisfaction, and modifying strategies to better align with their needs and goals.

What is the focus of client-led interventions?

Client-led interventions prioritize the client’s voice and preferences, fostering ownership and engagement in the process.

How do social workers support clients in crisis situations?

By providing immediate stabilization, ensuring safety, and connecting clients to resources for ongoing support and recovery.

What is the importance of reflective listening in interventions?

Reflective listening validates the client’s feelings, ensures understanding, and fosters a collaborative therapeutic relationship.

How do social workers address resistance to change during interventions?

By exploring underlying fears or concerns, building trust, and using motivational strategies to encourage engagement.

What is the role of advocacy in addressing systemic inequities during interventions?

Advocacy involves challenging barriers, promoting equity, and ensuring clients have access to resources and services necessary to achieve their goals.

How do social workers use contingency planning in interventions?

Contingency planning prepares for potential obstacles by developing alternative strategies, ensuring continuity and adaptability in achieving goals.

What is the purpose of collaborative goal-setting in interventions?

Collaborative goal-setting ensures that the intervention plan reflects the client’s needs, values, and aspirations, fostering engagement and ownership.

How do social workers manage ethical dilemmas during interventions?

By consulting the NASW Code of Ethics, seeking supervision, and balancing client autonomy with professional responsibilities.

What is the focus of harm reduction in substance use interventions?

Harm reduction prioritizes minimizing risks and negative outcomes associated with substance use, rather than requiring abstinence.

How do social workers incorporate self-determination into interventions?

By respecting the client’s right to make decisions, providing information, and supporting their ability to pursue their goals.

What is the significance of social support in interventions?

Social support enhances resilience, provides emotional and practical assistance, and fosters a sense of connection for the client.

How do social workers evaluate the outcomes of interventions?

By assessing progress toward goals, using evidence-based tools, and gathering feedback to determine the effectiveness of the intervention.

What is the purpose of family mediation in interventions?

Family mediation addresses conflicts, improves communication, and helps families reach mutually agreeable solutions.

How do social workers use empowerment strategies in interventions?

By encouraging clients to identify their strengths, build skills, and take an active role in addressing their challenges.

What is the role of supervision in managing complex interventions?

Supervision provides guidance, support, and accountability, ensuring that interventions align with ethical and professional standards.

How do social workers address cultural biases during interventions?

By reflecting on their own biases, seeking cultural competence training, and ensuring interventions are inclusive and respectful of the client’s background.

What is the focus of a task-centered approach in social work?

Task-centered approaches break down problems into specific, actionable tasks, addressing immediate needs with measurable steps.

How do social workers support clients in building coping skills?

By teaching stress management techniques, promoting problem-solving abilities, and encouraging adaptive behaviors.

What is the purpose of psychoeducation in trauma-focused interventions?

Psychoeducation helps clients understand the effects of trauma, normalizes their experiences, and provides strategies for managing symptoms.

How do social workers address power imbalances in client relationships?

By fostering a collaborative approach, emphasizing client autonomy, and avoiding behaviors that may exploit or harm the client.

What is the importance of follow-through in interventions?

Follow-through ensures that planned actions are implemented, progress is monitored, and clients receive consistent support.

How do social workers address ethical challenges in mandated interventions?

By balancing the client’s rights with legal requirements, ensuring transparency, and involving supervision as needed.

What is the significance of modeling positive behaviors in interventions?

Modeling provides clients with concrete examples of desired behaviors, promoting learning and adoption through observation.

How do social workers use feedback loops in interventions?

Feedback loops involve continuous evaluation and adjustment of interventions based on client progress and input.

What is the purpose of client-centered communication in interventions?

Client-centered communication prioritizes the client’s perspective, ensuring that interventions are tailored to their unique needs and preferences.

How do social workers support clients in setting realistic goals?

By helping clients identify achievable objectives, breaking them into smaller steps, and providing encouragement throughout the process.

What is the role of critical thinking in interventions?

Critical thinking enables social workers to analyze situations, evaluate options, and develop effective, evidence-based solutions.

How do social workers ensure continuity of care during transitions?

By coordinating with other providers, creating clear transition plans, and maintaining communication to support the client’s needs.

What is the focus of strengths-based interventions?

Strengths-based interventions leverage the client’s existing abilities and resources to foster resilience and achieve their goals.

How do social workers address secondary trauma in interventions?

By recognizing signs of secondary trauma in themselves, seeking supervision, and practicing self-care to maintain effectiveness.

What is the purpose of scaling questions in interventions?

Scaling questions help clients quantify their feelings, progress, or readiness for change, providing measurable insights for planning.

How do social workers address client ambivalence in decision-making?

By exploring the client’s concerns, emphasizing their autonomy, and supporting them in weighing their options.

What is the significance of self-reflection in intervention planning?

Self-reflection helps social workers evaluate their biases, decisions, and actions, ensuring alignment with ethical and professional standards.

How do social workers ensure interventions are client-centered?

By involving clients in all stages of planning and implementation, prioritizing their needs, and respecting their preferences and values.

Advocate

A social worker role focused on speaking up for clients, helping them access resources, and ensuring their rights are upheld in various systems.

Validating

Acknowledging and affirming a client’s feelings, thoughts, or experiences as real and important.

Reframing

Helping clients view a situation or thought in a new, more positive or constructive way.

Paraphrasing

Restating the client’s message in your own words to confirm understanding.

Congruence in Communication

Ensuring that verbal and non-verbal messages match, building trust and clarity.

Stages of Change

A model of behavioral change with five stages: Precontemplation, Contemplation, Preparation, Action, and Maintenance.

Short-Term Intervention

Goal-focused, time-limited strategies to address immediate client concerns, often solution-focused therapy.

Role Play

Practicing or simulating real-life situations in a safe environment to build skills or prepare for challenges.

Role Modeling

Demonstrating behaviors or skills for clients to learn through observation and imitation.

Harm Reduction

Strategies aimed at minimizing negative consequences of risky behaviors without requiring abstinence.

Psychoanalytic Theory

Freud’s theory that unconscious desires and conflicts influence behavior.

Social Work Broker

A role where the social worker connects clients to needed resources, services, or supports within the community.

Id/Ego/Superego

Id: Instinctual desires (pleasure principle). Ego: Rational decision-maker (reality principle). Superego: Moral conscience.

Conscious

Thoughts and feelings we are fully aware of.

Preconscious

Thoughts just below the surface, accessible with effort.

Syntonic

Behaviors or thoughts that align with an individual’s self-image or values.

Dystonic

Behaviors or thoughts that conflict with an individual’s self-image or values.

Individual Psychology

Alfred Adler’s theory focusing on overcoming feelings of inferiority and striving for personal growth and success.

Ego Psychology

A theory emphasizing the role of the ego in adapting, managing defenses, and fostering resilience.

Self Psychology

Kohut’s theory emphasizing the importance of relationships and the development of a healthy self through empathy and mirroring.

Cognitive Restructuring

A technique in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) that helps clients identify and replace negative, distorted thoughts with healthier, realistic ones.

Task-Centered Approach

A short-term, problem-solving method that focuses on identifying specific tasks to address the client’s immediate needs.

Change Agent

A social worker who facilitates and empowers clients or communities to create positive change, often through planning, problem-solving, and mobilization.

Strategic Family Therapy

A goal-directed approach that focuses on solving family problems through structured interventions, often targeting specific behaviors or patterns.

Structural Family Therapy

A therapy approach developed by Salvador Minuchin that examines and restructures family hierarchies, boundaries, and roles to improve functioning.

Bowenian Family Therapy

Murray Bowen’s approach focusing on family systems, emotional interdependence, and differentiation of self to reduce anxiety in family dynamics.

Permanency Planning

A child welfare strategy that seeks to provide stable, permanent homes for children in foster care through adoption, reunification, or guardianship.

Mindfulness

A practice of focused, non-judgmental awareness of the present moment to reduce stress and improve emotional regulation.

Community Organizing

A process where social workers engage and empower community members to address shared problems and advocate for social change.

Social Planning

A systematic process of analyzing community needs and developing programs, policies, or resources to address them.

Case Management

A collaborative process where social workers assess, plan, coordinate, and monitor services to meet a client’s needs effectively.

Cost-Benefit Analysis

A method of comparing the costs of a program or intervention with its financial or societal benefits to determine value

Cost-Effectiveness Analysis

Evaluates the cost of an intervention relative to its outcomes, often expressed in non-monetary terms (e.g., improved health or education).

Mediator in Social Work

A social worker acts as a neutral party to help resolve conflicts or disagreements between individuals, families, or groups.

Outcome Assessment

A process of evaluating the effectiveness of an intervention or program by measuring its impact on client outcomes.

Social Work Helping Process

A framework involving engagement, assessment, planning, intervention, evaluation, and termination to guide client work.

Empathy

The ability to understand, feel, and communicate an awareness of another person’s emotions and experiences.

Program Developer

A role where social workers design, implement, and evaluate programs to address community or client needs.

Policy Analyst

A professional who studies, evaluates, and advocates for policies that address social issues and impact client populations.

Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)

An evidence-based approach to help children and adolescents process trauma, reduce symptoms, and improve coping skills.

Behavioral Therapy

A therapeutic approach that focuses on changing maladaptive behaviors through conditioning and reinforcement techniques.

Positive Reinforcement

Adding a pleasant stimulus to encourage a desired behavior (e.g., praise for completing a task).

Negative Reinforcement

Removing an unpleasant stimulus to encourage a desired behavior (e.g., turning off a loud noise when behavior improves).

Positive Punishment

Adding an unpleasant stimulus to reduce a behavior (e.g., assigning extra chores for misbehavior).

Cycle of Violence

A recurring pattern in abusive relationships consisting of tension-building, acute violence, and a honeymoon phase.

Negative Punishment

Removing a pleasant stimulus to reduce a behavior (e.g., taking away privileges like screen time).

Aversion Therapy

A behavioral technique that uses unpleasant stimuli to reduce or eliminate unwanted behaviors (e.g., pairing nausea with substance use).

In Vivo Desensitization

A form of exposure therapy where a client gradually faces real-life situations or stimuli that provoke anxiety, while practicing relaxation techniques.

Systemic Desensitization

A therapeutic technique that uses gradual exposure to anxiety-provoking stimuli paired with relaxation strategies, often using an anxiety hierarchy.

Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)

A goal-oriented therapy that focuses on solutions, strengths, and resources rather than problems, helping clients identify and achieve their desired future.

Gestalt Therapy

A holistic, experiential therapy that emphasizes the present moment, self-awareness, and integrating thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to resolve unfinished business.

Logotherapy

Viktor Frankl’s existential therapy focused on finding meaning in life, even during suffering, as a driving force for personal growth and healing.

Feminist Therapy

A therapeutic approach that addresses societal oppression, gender roles, and power imbalances, empowering clients (especially women) to achieve equality and self-actualization.

Task-Centered/Problem-Solving Therapy

A short-term, structured approach where specific, measurable tasks are collaboratively developed to address immediate client problems.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

A therapy combining cognitive-behavioral techniques with mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, often for borderline personality disorder.

Verbal Communication

Using spoken or written words to convey a message or meaning.

Narrative Therapy

A collaborative therapy where clients “re-author” their life stories, separating themselves from their problems and focusing on personal strengths and values.

Exposure Therapy

A behavioral therapy that reduces fear and anxiety by gradually exposing clients to feared objects, situations, or thoughts in a safe, controlled manner.

Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT)

A cognitive-behavioral approach developed by Albert Ellis that challenges irrational beliefs and replaces them with rational, healthier thoughts.

Prolonged Exposure Therapy

A specific form of exposure therapy used for PTSD, involving repeated, controlled exposure to trauma memories to reduce avoidance and distress.

Primary Prevention

Interventions aimed at preventing problems or disorders before they occur by reducing risk factors (e.g., education programs, vaccinations).

Secondary Prevention

Early intervention strategies to identify and address problems at an early stage to prevent worsening (e.g., screenings, crisis intervention).

Tertiary Prevention

Interventions aimed at reducing the impact of ongoing issues or disorders, focusing on rehabilitation and minimizing long-term consequences.

Precontemplation

The individual is not yet aware of or does not recognize that their behavior is problematic. They have no intention of changing in the foreseeable future.

Contemplation

The individual is aware that their behavior may be problematic and is considering change, but they are ambivalent and not yet ready to take action.

Preparation

The individual is ready to change and begins to plan concrete steps or strategies to modify their behavior in the near future (e.g., within 30 days).

Non-Verbal Communication

Communicating through body language, facial expressions, tone, gestures, and posture.

Action

The individual actively takes steps to change their behavior by implementing their plan. This stage requires significant effort and commitment.

Maintenance

The individual has sustained the new behavior for a significant period (e.g., six months or more) and works to prevent relapse and consolidate gains.

Relapse (Optional Stage)

A return to previous behaviors after a period of progress. It is seen as a natural part of the change process, and individuals can re-enter the cycle at any stage.

Active Listening

Fully concentrating, understanding, and responding thoughtfully to a speaker’s message. Includes eye contact and open body language.

Reflecting

Repeating back or summarizing what the client said to demonstrate understanding and clarify meaning.

What are the three components of evidence-based practice?

Client values, clinical expertise, and research evidence.

What is the purpose of program evaluation?

To assess the effectiveness and efficiency of a program.

What are the key components of a logic model?

Inputs, Activities, Outputs, Outcomes, and Impact.

What is the focus of qualitative research?

Exploring meanings, experiences, and concepts.

What is the focus of quantitative research?

Measuring variables and analyzing numerical data.

Masters Level Flashcards: Interventions with Client/ Client Systems

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